Salesian Missions Releases Progress Report on Haiti One Year After Earthquake
March 9, 2011
(MissionNewswire) A year after the earthquake in Haiti destroyed 85 percent of its schools and buildings in the Port-au-Prince area—killing hundreds of students—Salesian Missions has released a report on progress in Haiti to date.
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Chronicle Survey Provides Insight from Organizations that Raised Money for Haiti
March 9, 2011(MissionNewswire) — A year after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the Chronicle of Philanthropy has released the results of a survey of 60 major relief organizations.According to the results released Jan. 6, 2011, experts in disaster recovery say the rate of spending in Haiti has been...
One Year Later in Haiti: NPR Story Sheds Light on Haitians’ Perseverance
March 9, 2011(MissionNewswire) A recent National Public Radio report highlights how hard it is to comprehend the scale of the disaster—even one year later.“One year later, the effects of the quake are everywhere. Rubble still covers much of the capital. More than 1 million people remain in improvised huts...
Opportunity Grows at Agricultural School in Haiti
March 9, 2011(MissionNewswire) Wide smiles break out on the faces of students crouching in the fields as they examine the crops. They know the vegetables they hold in their hands will provide their communities and country with a quality food source, as well as increase their opportunities to obtain meaningful...
Setting the Standard: New Buildings Adopt Safety Measures in Haiti
March 9, 2011(MissionNewswire) The opening of the new Salesian warehouse in Haiti was cause for celebration for two reasons—not only will it provide new efficiencies for ongoing rebuilding efforts but it is also designed according to Caribbean building standards to withstand future natural disasters.
One year later, what are some signs of progress in Haiti since the earthquake?
March 9, 2011Students and teachers have returned to class:More than 23,000 students and 1,200 teachers have returned to classes at 10 Salesian Missions educational works.To date, students and teachers have returned to the following locations at Salesian Missions schools: Cité Soleil, Cap-Haïtien,...
What programs does Salesian Missions help fund in Haiti?
March 9, 2011In Haiti, youth are the long-term promise for rebuilding their country. They are eager to become nurses, teachers and construction workers, as well as to develop the skills needed to be the country’s new leaders.Salesian Missions helps fund the following program types in Haiti (and countries...